Renault Koleos 2017 In Detail
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Renault Koleos 2017: An Overview of the Elegant SUV
Introduction
The unveil of the Renault Koleos 2017 was a gala affair held in Paris, France. Attended by media representatives and journalists from across the globe, the event showcased Renault executives positioning the Koleos against competitors like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV-4.
Design and Features
Exterior Design
Laurens van den Acker, Senior Vice President of Corporate Design, stated, “The new KOLEOS completes the styling renaissance of the Renault range that began with the new Clio in 2012. As a designer, the challenge was to imagine an SUV that was not only elegant but also modern and dynamic.”
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The all-new Koleos is available in seven hues, including Universal White, Ultra Silver, Meissen Blue, and Metallic Black. It features alloy wheels in three different designs and boasts a ruggedness characterized by its 210 mm ground clearance and approach/departure angles of 19 and 26 degrees respectively.
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Interior Comfort
Inside, the Koleos shares similarities with the Talisman. Its tall, wide dashboard enhances the sense of safety while providing excellent visibility. The wheelbase measures 2,705 mm, one of the longest in the segment, allowing for impressive amounts of interior space.
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Technology and Performance
The standard model of the all-new Koleos is equipped with a 4.2-inch (11 cm) infotainment display, Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The higher trim variant features the R-LINK 2 system, introducing two additional screen formats: a 7-inch landscape and an 8.7-inch portrait layout.
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Engine Specifications
The Renault Koleos 2017 is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine, generating 170 horsepower at 6,000 RPM and 233 Nm of torque at 4,000 RPM. Mated to an X-Tronic CVT transmission, it provides up to 200 Nm of torque available from as low as 1,800 RPM. The Koleos can be configured in either 2WD or 4WD layouts, similar to the Nissan X-Trail it shares its underpinning with.
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